The waxing Moon is in Virgo today, the rulership and exaltation of Mercury, who is moving forward again toward a conjunction with Uranus.

The power of this very long and slow conjunction with Uranus will continue to be the focal point of daily meditation for today's horoscope.

Here are some things to watch for:

* Mercury is in Mars' sign and Mars in Mercury's, as Mercury rules the mouth as well as the "intelligence," and Mars is related to our desires and appetites as well as our actions and impulses, it's as though there is an opportunity for our intelligence and our appetite to benefit one another right now...

* Do I really want to eat this?* Sure I can find a way to get that, but will it really benefit me?* Is what I'm putting in my mouth creating good things coming out of my mouth?* What kinds of spirits do I allow to drive my thoughts and desires?* Why do I feel the need to do this so quickly, so immediately? What would happen if I just allowed myself to be with these desires? What new possibilities would open if I simply held these for a while longer rather than acting on them?* I don't have to condemn my desire nature for wanting what it wants, but instead I can talk with it, reason with it, introduce it to something more intelligent and actually my desire body can be agreeable and can develop a taste for things that are better for it.* The way I choose to use my words and thoughts have demonstrable effects, but I can also choose my words and thoughts differently without any thought of what it might get me. In fact, I prefer to be surprised by what grace appears when I choose to think and act differently just because its pleasurable to do so in and of itself.

* Mercury is heading back into a conjunction with Uranus and both are trine to an approaching Saturn (via his retrograde) as the Full Moon appears in the sky...we might be thinking...​* I can't turn my back on this because then it will only get worse, and yet keeping my eyes on it feels like I'm giving it power...* In the beginning it's important to have teachers that will help me distinguish between truth and falseness on this path...however I'm afraid of losing my own power again or falling under someone else's spell...and yet I clearly need help in establishing something new..* When something is young it needs a lot of support, but what if I don't know what kind of support to give or what kind of support I really need?* I'm ready to become a student again, but I also am afraid to open myself to criticism* I'm going to try this again...there are so many false starts, and I'm afraid of failure, but I'm going to try again now* I'm learning how to qualify myself or what I know far less* I'm ready to be pruned by life, and I'm ready to be surprised again by the person I know myself to be​Prayer: I'm ready to be pruned again by life, and I'm ready to be surprised again by the person I know myself to be.

* In the next week Mercury will move into a conjunction with Uranus in Aries and then station in that conjunction before turning direct again.

* Meanwhile, Mars is in Gemini, which means Mercury and Mars are in mutual reception with each other.

* Meanwhile, Venus in Pisces is separating from a square to Saturn and is in mutual reception with Jupiter in Libra.

* What does it all mean?!

* The Mercury/Uranus/Mars combination bodes well for advocating, fighting, defying, or standing up to someone or something that is unfair or unjust. Mercury and Uranus is a crusader and paradigm breaker, and this conjunction has the help of Mars in Gemini right now. The power of the message, the word, the letter, and the voice come to mind right now. It's the right time to be passionate, to be sincere, to be articulate, to be strategic, and to fight off oppressors who would try to unfairly corner or dominate.

* The Mercury/Uranus/Mars combination also involves transit, travel, and the subjects of violence, danger, public relations, etc.

* The Mercury/Uranus/Mars combination bodes well for successfully advocating for something or receiving help from the proper channels of authority thanks to the fact that Jupiter and Venus are also in mutual reception right now.

* We may not see where or how the help comes, and the help may not even be planned...dumb luck, the right person hearing us, or the right words at the right time, may appear and guide us toward a surprisingly good or better than imagined outcome.

* Venus separating from Saturn also indicates that a time of turmoil and standstill in relationships is starting to lift or pass. Along with this we may now have a deeper understanding of where and how to compromise in order to make our bonds with others more durable and mature.

* As the Sun is moving deeper into Taurus there is a simple power and peace in the air right now. In some ways being present, being calm, and allowing our animal bodies to enjoy the moment is the secret answer to all challenges. Taurus provides tremendous power and security, a durability to see us through all struggles, if we can remember the goodness of simplicity. Taking pleasure in the world is a natural antidote to environmental toxins. Sometimes things just drift away and leave us alone when we take the time to be heel deep in muddy happiness and relaxation. Trust. Trust. Trust. And maybe eat a tasty treat in whatever patch of sunshine you can find. The fortitude we need is also found in our refusal to abandon time out for happiness.

* Imagine this...right now when you are smart, brave, and kind...when you are sincere but joyful...a legion of angels riding something like heavenly horses will appear and have your back. But you have to be as smart as you are kind, as strategic as you are joyful. You can do it!​Prayer: Teach us the joyful art of intelligent advocacy.

The Sun has entered Taurus, Mercury is about to retrograde back into Aries, and Mars is at the "anaretic" degree of Taurus. Meanwhile Venus and Saturn are square.

Here's what to watch for:

* As Mercury begins to separate from the Sun it's as though something ill, weak, or invisible will start to gain light, power, health, and visibility again.

* As Mercury comes out of the underworld and emerges as the morning star, we should watch for important announcements, or the emergence of important information that has been in the works but out of sight, hidden, or secretive. This will occur over the next few weeks but begins today as Mercury is already now separating from the Sun in its retrograde.

* As Mercury retrogrades into Aries it will station and spend many days in conjunction with Uranus in Aries. This will emphasize the themes of truth telling, bold or forward-looking visions, heralds or paradigm breaking news or information coming to the surface, revolutions or advancements in technology, a message or messenger appearing in the spotlight, aggressive or forthright voices or people coming forward, preemptive strategies, etc.

* Meanwhile, today Mars is at the last degree of Taurus. Whenever mars is at the last degree of a sign it's not uncommon to see a more dramatic Mars-like quality permeating our lives. Breakthroughs, courage, determination, boldness, muscle, confrontation, aggression, cutting apart or separating, anger, violence or rashness, impulse, etc....all of these themes can be somewhat pronounced today as Mars finally moves out of Taurus.

* As Mars enters Gemini tomorrow it will be in a mutual reception with Mercury in Aries. As Mercury in Aries makes its long conjunction with Uranus, and as it becomes the morning star, it will have a powerful relationship of mutual support with Mars, this means that until about the middle of May the themes of communication, invention, speech, technology, travel, intelligence, writing and writers, teachers, information, and messengers will have a close exchange with the energies of will, power, force, militarism, courage, competition, and conflict. We'll keep our eye on these themes, but don't forget them and remember to guard the words/thoughts and information you take in and put out!

* Last but not least, Venus is perfecting in its square to Saturn...the fact that this is happening AS all of the above is also happening over the next few days paints a very specific picture about communication, confrontation, aggression, and challenges within relationships. Venus and Saturn in a square show us death in love, hardship in relations, blocks in friendship or romance, but also the hard work of diplomacy, the transformation or healing of our hearts in love or friendship, and perhaps the need to communicate or confront various issues with people that will eventually lead to separation or a parting of ways. It's a significant time for relationships, and for the healing of hurts through the power of honest communication. We will keep our eye on all of these transits in the days ahead!​Prayer: Change our minds as you change our hearts. Bless us with courageous new thoughts.

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Adam Elenbaas is a professional astrologer and the founder of the Nightlight Astrology School. Adam holds an MA and MFA in English and Creative Writing and is one of the founding writers at RealitySandwich. To learn more about Adam, click here.